ribaldry n. + Add to list US //ˈɹaɪbɑɫdɹi// UK //ɹˈɪbəldɹi// rib·aldry SynonymsEtymology Synonyms gaminessracinessspicinessOriginOFRribaulderie→MEribaldrie→ENribaldry From Middle English ribaldrie, from Old French ribaulderie, ribauderie, equivalent to ribald + -ry.